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$48,923 GS-8 Step 1 in New York (2014)
$63,601 GS-8 Step 10 in New York (2014)
+$10,916 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 pay table for New York

Each step below already includes the 28.72% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,923 $1,881.65 $23.44 +$10,916
Step 2 $50,553 $1,944.35 $24.22 +$11,279
Step 3 $52,184 $2,007.08 $25.00 +$11,643
Step 4 $53,815 $2,069.81 $25.79 +$12,007
Step 5 $55,446 $2,132.54 $26.57 +$12,371
Step 6 $57,077 $2,195.27 $27.35 +$12,735
Step 7 $58,708 $2,258.00 $28.13 +$13,099
Step 8 $60,339 $2,320.73 $28.91 +$13,463
Step 9 $61,970 $2,383.46 $29.69 +$13,827
Step 10 $63,601 $2,446.19 $30.47 +$14,191
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • New York GS-8 Step 1 $48,923
  • Locality add-on +$10,916
  • Adjustment percent 28.72%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • New York GS-8 Step 10 $63,601

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-8 in New York: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,882 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,446. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-8 New York page.

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GS-8 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $48,923 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,601. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 in New York?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2014, it is 28.72%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,916 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,882 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.